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HOLLYWOOD, Ca.– We are counting down the days until the big “American Idol” finale, and we’ve got reason to celebrate because a local musician is the “Top 3.”     We’re talking about Laine Hardy from Livingston Parish.

We sent News with a Twist Reporter Kenny Lopez to Hollywood to go “Inside American Idol.”   Today he’s showing us the “in’s and “out’s” of the hit show!